Balkans mostly lag behind 2022 global renewables growth but solar power picks up pace
The world added a record 295 GW of renewable electricity capacity last year, increasing the stock by 9.6%, IRENA said
Bulgaria to replace coal complex with solar gigawatts
Bulgaria is leaning on nuclear power, RES and energy efficiency in its decarbonization push, Minister of Energy Rosen Hristov said
Serbia’s EPS achieves record in daily sales of electricity
State-owned coal and power utility EPS sold 26.7 GWh of electricity in the free market on March 2 for a record EUR 4.06 million
Slovenia’s DEM to build 440 MW pumped storage hydropower plant
Dravske elektrarne Maribor (DEM) has high ambitions beyond hydropower. Solar, wind, battery and geothermal projects are underway.
Romania and Bulgaria agree to build two hydropower plants on Danube
Romania and Bulgaria have agreed to build two hydropower plants on the Danube, which should be operational within the next five to six years.
Half century old hydropower plant in Albania is becoming innovative energy hub
Hybrid power plants are emerging as an essential ingredient for a world with net zero emissions. Albania's KESH wants to master such solutions.
Romania rolls out windfall profit tax for fossil fuel sector
Romania introduced a 60% tax on excess profits for companies that are operating in the areas of oil, gas and coal
China completes world’s second-largest hydropower plant
The China Three Gorges Corp.'s Baihetan facility is in full operation. At 16 GW, it is the second-biggest hydropower plant in the world.